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Corporate Office : AESL, 3rd Floor, Incuspaze Campus-2, Plot No. 13, Sector-18,
Udyog Vihar, Gurugram, Haryana - 122015, Ph.+91-1244168300
MM : 992 ANIMAL TISSUE LEVEL 1 2 3 Time : 120 Min.
Topics Covered :
ZOOLOGY:
Locomotion and Movement, Neural Control and Coordination, Biotechnology and its applications, Structural Organisation in Animals
(Animal Tissues), Structural Organisation in Animals (Contd....) (Animal Morphology)
ZOOLOGY
1. A : A high rate of cell division is a feature of epithelial cells 5. A : Single oligodendrocyte myelinates several axons but
particularly skin of humans. each Schwann cell myelinates a single axon.
R : Epithelial tissue in skin is repeatedly shed and is R : Nodes of Ranvier are present in both CNS and PNS
subjected to physical stress and abrasion. neurons.
(A) If both Assertion & Reason are true and the reason is (A) Both Assertion & Reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of the assertion. the correct explanation of the assertion
(B) If both Assertion & Reason are true but the reason is (B) Both Assertion & Reason are true but the reason is
not the correct explanation of the assertion. not the correct explanation of the assertion
(C) If Assertion is true statement but Reason is false. (C) Assertion is true statement but Reason is false
(D) If both Assertion and Reason are false statements. (D) Both Assertion and Reason are false statements
2. A : Tight junctions allow the cardiac muscle fibres to 6. Select the incorrect statement w.r.t. epithelial cells.
contract as a unit. (A) Cells in epithelium are held together with little
R : Voluntary cardiac muscles make up the contractile intercellular material
walls of the heart. (B) Cell junctions are found in the epithelial tissue
(A) If both Assertion & Reason are true and the reason is (C) Epithelium represents only one free surface facing
the correct explanation of the assertion, then mark (1). body fluid or outside environment
(B) If both Assertion & Reason are true but the reason is (D) The epithelium covering skin has diffusion, absorption,
not the correct explanation of the assertion, then mark excretion and filtration function
(2). 7. Choose the incorrect statement w.r.t. neuroglial cells of
(C) If Assertion is true statement but Reason is false, then the nervous tissue.
mark (3). (A) These are the cells that provide insulation to the nerve
(D) If both Assertion and Reason are false statements, cells
then mark (4). These are non-excitable cells and provide protection
(B)
3. A : All striated muscles have multinucleated muscle fibres. to the neurons
R : Presence of many nuclei is responsible for striated (C) They form the majority of the neural tissue
appearance of the muscle fibres. (D) They are the unit of neural system
(A) If both Assertion & Reason are true and the reason is 8. Heparin and histamine are released by
the correct explanation of the assertion, then mark (1). (A) Fibroblasts (B) Mast cells
(B) If both Assertion & Reason are true but the reason is (C) Osteocytes (D) Adipocytes
not the correct explanation of the assertion, then mark 9. In which of the following parts, Nissl's granule is present in
(2). a neuron?
(C) If Assertion is true statement but Reason is false, then (A) Axon only
mark (3). (B) Cyton axon and axon terminals
(D) If both Assertion and Reason are false statements, (C) Cyton and dendrites
then mark (4). (D) Cyton only
4. Assertion : PCT of nephron has inner lining of brush- 10. Which of the following is not a function of simple
bordered cuboidal epithelium that provides larger surface epithelium?
area for greater absorption. (A) Diffusion of gases
Reason : The epithelium of PCT of nephron in the kidney (B) Absorption of nutrients
shows presence of minute microscopic projections known (C) Filtration of nitrogenous waste
as microvilli to increase absorptive surface area. (D) Bearing chemical stresses
(A) Both Assertion & Reason are true and Reason is the 11. Select the correct statement w.r.t. neural tissue.
correct explanation of the Assertion
(A) All neuroglial cells are excitable in nature.
(B) Both Assertion & Reason are true but Reason is not
(B) Neurons are unit of neural system that respond to
the correct explanation of the Assertion
stimulus.
(C) Assertion is true statement but Reason is false (C) Neuroglia constitute less than one-half the volume of
(D) Both Assertion and Reason are false statements
neural tissue in our body.
(D) In adult humans, neural tissue consists of actively
dividing cells called neurons.
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12. Read the following statements w.r.t. epithelial tissue and 19. Select the false statement
choose the correct option. (A) In mammary glands, the product of secretion is shed
Statement A – Basal lamina is composed of with the whole cell leading to its destruction
mucopolysaccharides and glycoproteins. (B) Leptin helps regulate body fat and weight of an
Statement B – Reticular lamina is composed of collagen individual
fibres of the underlying connective tissue. (C) Brown fat is particularly found in new-born babies and
(A) Both statement are incorrect. hibernating mammals.
(B) Statement B is incorrect. (D) White fat cells have lesser number of mitochondria as
(C) Only statement A is correct. compared to brown fat cells.
(D) Both statements are correct. 20. Choose the incorrect match w.r.t. cartilage and their
13. Select the correct statement. location.
(A) Nissl’s granules are small and regular masses of (A) Elastic cartilage – Epiglottis
mitochondria and SER. (B) White fibrocartilage – Joints between the
(B) Dendrites are long and unbranched processes arising vertebrae
from the axon (C) Hyaline cartilage – Nasal septum
(C) Nerve impulses pass between neurons through the (D) Calcified cartilage – Eustachian tube
synapse 21. Read the following statements and choose the correct
(D) Complete length of axon is covered by myelin sheath option.
in continuous manner in PNS Statement A : Generally new-born mammals do not
14. Which of the following is not absent at the node of Ranvier shiver inspite of lower temperature outside.
in a myelinated neuron of CNS? Statement B : Brown fat present in them is thermogenic
(A) Myelin sheath (B) Axolemma i.e. has a capacity for generating heat.
(C) Nissl bodies (D) Both (1) & (3) (A) Both statements are incorrect
15. Match column I with column II w.r.t. tissue and their (B) Statement B is the correct explanation of A
location. (C) Only statement A is correct
Column I Column II (D) Statement B is incorrect
a. Cuboidal (i) Inner surface of fallopian 22. Read the following statements. Choose the correct option.
epithelium tube Statement A – Compact part of long bones of adult
b. Columnar (ii) Tubular parts of nephron mammals are composed of many Haversian systems.
epithelium Statement B – Haversian canals are connected to each
c. Squamous (iii) Air sacs of lungs other by Volkmann canals.
epithelium (A) Both statements are incorrect
(B) Both statements are correct
d. Ciliated (iv) Lining of intestine
epithelium (C) Statement A is correct but B is incorrect
(D) Statement A is incorrect but B is correct
Choose the correct option.
(A) a(ii), b(iv), c(iii), d(i) (B) a(iv), b(iii), c(ii), d(i) 23. Choose the incorrect statement.
(C) a(i), b(iii), c(iv), d(ii) (D) a(iii), b(i), c(iv), d(ii) (A) Dendrites carry nerve impulses towards the cyton
(B) Axon carries impulses away from the cyton
16. Find the incorrect match.
Neuroglial cells are excitable cells which transmit
Areolar Cells and fibres loosely arranged in a (C)
(1) nerve impulses
tissue semi-fluid ground substance
(D) Neuroglial cells are packing cells present in the brain
Adipose It serves as a support framework for and spinal cord
(2)
tissue epithelium 24. Match column A and B. Choose the correct option.
Salivary Glandular epithelium which is secretory
(3) Column
gland in nature Column B
Transitional Provides stretchability and is present in A
(4)
epithelium the ureters and a. I-band (i) Has only myosin filaments
(A) (1) (B) (2)
(C) (3) (D) (4) b. A-band (ii) Has only actin filaments
17. Choose the correct match from the table below. c. H-zone (iii) Has both actin and myosin filaments
Cell junction Glycoprotein Presence of plaque
A membrane to which actin filaments
(i) Hemidesmosome Present d. Z-line (iv)
A are attached
(ii) Adherens B Present (A) a(i), b(ii), c(iii), d(iv) (B) a(ii), b(iii), c(i), d(iv)
(iii) Desmosome Cadherin (C) a(iii), b(iv), c(ii), d(i) (D) a(iv), b(i), c(iii), d(ii)
C
(iv) Gap junction D Absent
(A) A = Integrin, B = Cadherin, C = Present, D = Connexin
(B) A = Cadherin, B = Integrin, C = Absent, D = Connexin
(C) A = Connexin, B = Cadherin, C = Present, D = Integrin
(D) A = Cadherin, B = Connexin, C = Present, D = Integrin
18. Choose the incorrect statement w.r.t. bone.
(A) Non-flexible tissue
(B) Made up of nearly 70% inorganic matter and 30%
organic matter
(C) If bone is put in KOH, it gets decalcified
(D) Bone marrow of long bones is the site of production of
blood cells
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Corporate Office : AESL, 3rd Floor, Incuspaze Campus-2, Plot No. 13, Sector-18,
Udyog Vihar, Gurugram, Haryana - 122015, Ph.+91-1244168300
MM : 992 ANIMAL TISSUE LEVEL 1 2 3 Time : 120 Min.
Topics Covered :
ZOOLOGY:
Locomotion and Movement, Neural Control and Coordination, Biotechnology and its applications, Structural Organisation in Animals
(Animal Tissues), Structural Organisation in Animals (Contd....) (Animal Morphology)
ZOOLOGY
1. A : A high rate of cell division is a feature of epithelial cells 5. A : Single oligodendrocyte myelinates several axons but
particularly skin of humans. each Schwann cell myelinates a single axon.
R : Epithelial tissue in skin is repeatedly shed and is R : Nodes of Ranvier are present in both CNS and PNS
subjected to physical stress and abrasion. neurons.
(A) If both Assertion & Reason are true and the reason is (A) Both Assertion & Reason are true and the reason is
the correct explanation of the assertion. the correct explanation of the assertion
(B) If both Assertion & Reason are true but the reason is (B) Both Assertion & Reason are true but the reason is
not the correct explanation of the assertion. not the correct explanation of the assertion
(C) If Assertion is true statement but Reason is false. (C) Assertion is true statement but Reason is false
(D) If both Assertion and Reason are false statements. (D) Both Assertion and Reason are false statements
2. A : Tight junctions allow the cardiac muscle fibres to 6. Select the incorrect statement w.r.t. epithelial cells.
contract as a unit. (A) Cells in epithelium are held together with little
R : Voluntary cardiac muscles make up the contractile intercellular material
walls of the heart. (B) Cell junctions are found in the epithelial tissue
(A) If both Assertion & Reason are true and the reason is (C) Epithelium represents only one free surface facing
the correct explanation of the assertion, then mark (1). body fluid or outside environment
(B) If both Assertion & Reason are true but the reason is (D) The epithelium covering skin has diffusion, absorption,
not the correct explanation of the assertion, then mark excretion and filtration function
(2). 7. Choose the incorrect statement w.r.t. neuroglial cells of
(C) If Assertion is true statement but Reason is false, then the nervous tissue.
mark (3). (A) These are the cells that provide insulation to the nerve
(D) If both Assertion and Reason are false statements, cells
then mark (4). These are non-excitable cells and provide protection
(B)
3. A : All striated muscles have multinucleated muscle fibres. to the neurons
R : Presence of many nuclei is responsible for striated (C) They form the majority of the neural tissue
appearance of the muscle fibres. (D) They are the unit of neural system
(A) If both Assertion & Reason are true and the reason is 8. Heparin and histamine are released by
the correct explanation of the assertion, then mark (1). (A) Fibroblasts (B) Mast cells
(B) If both Assertion & Reason are true but the reason is (C) Osteocytes (D) Adipocytes
not the correct explanation of the assertion, then mark 9. In which of the following parts, Nissl's granule is present in
(2). a neuron?
(C) If Assertion is true statement but Reason is false, then (A) Axon only
mark (3). (B) Cyton axon and axon terminals
(D) If both Assertion and Reason are false statements, (C) Cyton and dendrites
then mark (4). (D) Cyton only
4. Assertion : PCT of nephron has inner lining of brush- 10. Which of the following is not a function of simple
bordered cuboidal epithelium that provides larger surface epithelium?
area for greater absorption. (A) Diffusion of gases
Reason : The epithelium of PCT of nephron in the kidney (B) Absorption of nutrients
shows presence of minute microscopic projections known (C) Filtration of nitrogenous waste
as microvilli to increase absorptive surface area. (D) Bearing chemical stresses
(A) Both Assertion & Reason are true and Reason is the 11. Select the correct statement w.r.t. neural tissue.
correct explanation of the Assertion
(A) All neuroglial cells are excitable in nature.
(B) Both Assertion & Reason are true but Reason is not
(B) Neurons are unit of neural system that respond to
the correct explanation of the Assertion
stimulus.
(C) Assertion is true statement but Reason is false (C) Neuroglia constitute less than one-half the volume of
(D) Both Assertion and Reason are false statements
neural tissue in our body.
(D) In adult humans, neural tissue consists of actively
dividing cells called neurons.
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, ANIMAL TISSUE LEVEL 1 2 3
12. Read the following statements w.r.t. epithelial tissue and 19. Select the false statement
choose the correct option. (A) In mammary glands, the product of secretion is shed
Statement A – Basal lamina is composed of with the whole cell leading to its destruction
mucopolysaccharides and glycoproteins. (B) Leptin helps regulate body fat and weight of an
Statement B – Reticular lamina is composed of collagen individual
fibres of the underlying connective tissue. (C) Brown fat is particularly found in new-born babies and
(A) Both statement are incorrect. hibernating mammals.
(B) Statement B is incorrect. (D) White fat cells have lesser number of mitochondria as
(C) Only statement A is correct. compared to brown fat cells.
(D) Both statements are correct. 20. Choose the incorrect match w.r.t. cartilage and their
13. Select the correct statement. location.
(A) Nissl’s granules are small and regular masses of (A) Elastic cartilage – Epiglottis
mitochondria and SER. (B) White fibrocartilage – Joints between the
(B) Dendrites are long and unbranched processes arising vertebrae
from the axon (C) Hyaline cartilage – Nasal septum
(C) Nerve impulses pass between neurons through the (D) Calcified cartilage – Eustachian tube
synapse 21. Read the following statements and choose the correct
(D) Complete length of axon is covered by myelin sheath option.
in continuous manner in PNS Statement A : Generally new-born mammals do not
14. Which of the following is not absent at the node of Ranvier shiver inspite of lower temperature outside.
in a myelinated neuron of CNS? Statement B : Brown fat present in them is thermogenic
(A) Myelin sheath (B) Axolemma i.e. has a capacity for generating heat.
(C) Nissl bodies (D) Both (1) & (3) (A) Both statements are incorrect
15. Match column I with column II w.r.t. tissue and their (B) Statement B is the correct explanation of A
location. (C) Only statement A is correct
Column I Column II (D) Statement B is incorrect
a. Cuboidal (i) Inner surface of fallopian 22. Read the following statements. Choose the correct option.
epithelium tube Statement A – Compact part of long bones of adult
b. Columnar (ii) Tubular parts of nephron mammals are composed of many Haversian systems.
epithelium Statement B – Haversian canals are connected to each
c. Squamous (iii) Air sacs of lungs other by Volkmann canals.
epithelium (A) Both statements are incorrect
(B) Both statements are correct
d. Ciliated (iv) Lining of intestine
epithelium (C) Statement A is correct but B is incorrect
(D) Statement A is incorrect but B is correct
Choose the correct option.
(A) a(ii), b(iv), c(iii), d(i) (B) a(iv), b(iii), c(ii), d(i) 23. Choose the incorrect statement.
(C) a(i), b(iii), c(iv), d(ii) (D) a(iii), b(i), c(iv), d(ii) (A) Dendrites carry nerve impulses towards the cyton
(B) Axon carries impulses away from the cyton
16. Find the incorrect match.
Neuroglial cells are excitable cells which transmit
Areolar Cells and fibres loosely arranged in a (C)
(1) nerve impulses
tissue semi-fluid ground substance
(D) Neuroglial cells are packing cells present in the brain
Adipose It serves as a support framework for and spinal cord
(2)
tissue epithelium 24. Match column A and B. Choose the correct option.
Salivary Glandular epithelium which is secretory
(3) Column
gland in nature Column B
Transitional Provides stretchability and is present in A
(4)
epithelium the ureters and a. I-band (i) Has only myosin filaments
(A) (1) (B) (2)
(C) (3) (D) (4) b. A-band (ii) Has only actin filaments
17. Choose the correct match from the table below. c. H-zone (iii) Has both actin and myosin filaments
Cell junction Glycoprotein Presence of plaque
A membrane to which actin filaments
(i) Hemidesmosome Present d. Z-line (iv)
A are attached
(ii) Adherens B Present (A) a(i), b(ii), c(iii), d(iv) (B) a(ii), b(iii), c(i), d(iv)
(iii) Desmosome Cadherin (C) a(iii), b(iv), c(ii), d(i) (D) a(iv), b(i), c(iii), d(ii)
C
(iv) Gap junction D Absent
(A) A = Integrin, B = Cadherin, C = Present, D = Connexin
(B) A = Cadherin, B = Integrin, C = Absent, D = Connexin
(C) A = Connexin, B = Cadherin, C = Present, D = Integrin
(D) A = Cadherin, B = Connexin, C = Present, D = Integrin
18. Choose the incorrect statement w.r.t. bone.
(A) Non-flexible tissue
(B) Made up of nearly 70% inorganic matter and 30%
organic matter
(C) If bone is put in KOH, it gets decalcified
(D) Bone marrow of long bones is the site of production of
blood cells
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